TV channels & antenna towers in Waxahachie, Texas

Waxahachie has 39 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 27 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KDAF (CW), 13 miles to the NNW.

39TV transmitters within 70 miles
10networks over the air
13 mito the closest tower
33,384population

Network channels in Waxahachie

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
CWKDAFCW33 13 mi329° NNW StrongDallas, TX
CBSKTVTCBS11 13 mi329° NNW StrongFort Worth, TX
TLMKXTX-TVTelemundo39 15 mi333° NNW StrongDallas, TX
NBCKXAS-TVNBC5 15 mi333° NNW StrongFort Worth, TX
MeTVKAZDMeTV55.2 16 mi334° NNW StrongLake Dallas, TX
FOXKDFWFox4 16 mi331° NNW StrongDallas, TX
ABCWFAAABC8 16 mi331° NNW GoodDallas, TX
UNIKUVN-DTUnivision23 16 mi333° NNW StrongGarland, TX
TBNKDTX-TVTrinity58 16 mi333° NNW StrongDallas, TX
IONKPXD-TVION68 16 mi333° NNW StrongArlington, TX
UNIKUVN-CDUnivision23 33 mi331° NNW WeakFort Worth, TX

Over-the-air TV in Waxahachie

With roughly 33,400 residents, Waxahachie is a city in Texas. Our map shows 39 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 18 full-power, 2 Class A and 19 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 27 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 19 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 26 transmitters are within 25 miles, 11 between 25 and 45 miles, and 2 farther out. Five of the 11 network stations in range are licensed to Dallas, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Dallas's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 8 (WFAA), CBS on channel 11 (KTVT), NBC on channel 5 (KXAS-TV), Fox on channel 4 (KDFW), CW on channel 33 (KDAF), ION on channel 68 (KPXD-TV), Telemundo on channel 39 (KXTX-TV), Univision on channel 23 (KUVN-DT), MeTV on channel 55.2 (KAZD) and Trinity on channel 58 (KDTX-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (strong signal) and Univision (strong signal). 8 full-power stations in range have no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

Which way to point your antenna in Waxahachie

Point your antenna NNW, at about 331°. The main network towers for Waxahachie sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Eight network stations, KXTX-TV, KXAS-TV, KAZD, KDFW and WFAA and others, transmit from the same tower site about 15 miles northwest of Waxahachie (333° NNW). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Waxahachie at fair strength or better, all arrive from the northwest, so this is an easy place to aim.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Waxahachie, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Waxahachie

The farthest main network tower for Waxahachie is KDFW (Fox), 16 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

KDAF is only 13 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Other stations near Waxahachie

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 28; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
KTXAFull power13 mi 329° NNWStrongFort Worth, TX
KSTR-DTFull power13 mi 329° NNWStrongIrving, TX
KERA-TVFull power13 mi 329° NNWStrongDallas, TX
KODF-LDLow power15 mi 334° NNWFairDallas, TX
KHFD-LDLow power15 mi 334° NNWFairDallas, TX
K26KC-DLow power15 mi 334° NNWFairDallas, TX
KZFW-LDLow power16 mi 333° NNWWeakDallas, TX
KFWDFull power16 mi 333° NNWGoodFort Worth, TX
KBOP-LDLow power16 mi 333° NNWFairDallas-Ft Worth, TX
KDFIFull power16 mi 331° NNWStrongDallas, TX
KFAA-TVFull power16 mi 331° NNWStrongDecatur, TX
KTXD-TVFull power16 mi 333° NNWStrongGreenville, TX
KNAV-LDLow power16 mi 333° NNWFairDallas, TX
KDTNFull power16 mi 333° NNWStrongDenton, TX
KHPK-LDLow power16 mi 333° NNWFairDe Soto, TX
KPTD-LPLow power16 mi 333° NNWStrongParis, TX
KLEG-CDClass A27 mi 5° NFairDallas, TX
KJJM-LDLow power28 mi 330° NNWWeakDallas & Mesquite, TX
K07AAD-DLow power28 mi 330° NNWWeakFort Worth, TX
KPFW-LDLow power28 mi 330° NNWWeakDallas, TX
KGSW-LDLow power28 mi 273° WFairKeene, TX
K07AAF-DLow power32 mi 271° WWeakCorsicana, TX
KXDA-LDLow power37 mi 15° NNEPoorGarland, TX
KBFW-LDLow power38 mi 312° NWPoorArlington, TX
K11XN-DLow power44 mi 299° WNWPoorMineral Wells, TX

How Waxahachie compares with the rest of Texas

With 27 stations at fair strength or better, Waxahachie ranks 108th of 1,039 places in Texas: more than the typical Texas town (14). Its nearest major network tower is 13 miles away, against a state median of 26 miles.

24% of Texas's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Grand Prairie, 26 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Waxahachie: step by step

  1. Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
  2. Point it toward 331° NNW, the direction of KDFW (Fox), 16 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
  3. Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
  4. Expect around 27 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
  5. Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Waxahachie, TX?

ABC is on channel 8 from WFAA, broadcasting from 16 miles NNW of Waxahachie. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Waxahachie, TX?

CBS is on channel 11 from KTVT, broadcasting from 13 miles NNW of Waxahachie. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Waxahachie, TX?

NBC is on channel 5 from KXAS-TV, broadcasting from 15 miles NNW of Waxahachie. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Waxahachie, TX?

Fox is on channel 4 from KDFW, broadcasting from 16 miles NNW of Waxahachie. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Waxahachie, TX?

CW is on channel 33 from KDAF, broadcasting from 13 miles NNW of Waxahachie. Estimated signal: strong.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Waxahachie?

39 transmitters within 70 miles of Waxahachie; around 27 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor antenna. Each station usually carries several subchannels, so the total channel count after a scan is higher.

Which direction should I point my TV antenna in Waxahachie?

Point your antenna NNW, at about 331°. The main network towers for Waxahachie sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Waxahachie?

Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Waxahachie?

KDAF is only 13 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Waxahachie?

Yes. The free RCA Signal Finder app for iPhone and Android uses your phone's GPS and compass to show which way each tower is from where you stand.

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